Ersan Ilyasova makes 5 threes, scores 20 points for Hawks on Sunday
Atlanta Hawks forward Ersan Ilyasova scored 20 points (7-of-11 field goals, 1-of-2 free throws) with 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 3-pointers, 2 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 turnovers in Sunday's 111-107 loss to the New York Knicks.
What It Means:
In the Hawks' weekend back-to-back, Ilyasova went a combined 16-for-20 from the field and 10-for-11 beyond the arc. He's played at least 27 minutes in three straight games and should continue to benefit with John Collins (shoulder), Dewayne Dedmon (leg), and Mike Muscala (ankle) all sidelined for Atlanta. Ilyasova and company draw the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Tuesday.
Ilyasova scored 37.8 FanDuel points on Sunday. It was his third 30-point performance in the past six games and he's now averaging 33.9 FanDuel points per game over the past three. For the season, Ilyasova is averaging 20.6 FanDuel points per game.
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